as in intruding
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point
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Recent Examples of interrupting
The breaks have been criticised for interrupting matches in mild weather and creating opportunities for broadcasters to show commercials.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
The system is designed to maintain a stable fuel gas supply to the turbines without interrupting plant operations.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
That will allow Aqueduct to close down without interrupting the annual racing calendar, consolidating the New York Racing Association’s downstate activity in one place.
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Henry Kornaros,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
And most of us are still interrupting the other person at second eleven.
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Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Set up a casual self-serve spot so guests can refill without interrupting play.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Some areas may stay dry and very hot, while others could see afternoon storms interrupting outdoor plans.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
The system is designed to maintain a stable fuel gas supply to the turbines without interrupting plant operations.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
That will allow Aqueduct to close down without interrupting the annual racing calendar, consolidating the New York Racing Association’s downstate activity in one place.
—
Henry Kornaros,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
And most of us are still interrupting the other person at second eleven.
—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Set up a casual self-serve spot so guests can refill without interrupting play.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Some areas may stay dry and very hot, while others could see afternoon storms interrupting outdoor plans.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupting
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
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No employee can even contemplate intruding on her, much less with news like this.
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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Eight other children were injured and being treated at a hospital, senior police official Faisal Kamran said, adding that the owner of the tutoring center and another person have been arrested.
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Instead of adding service charges to offset rising costs, restaurants should simply price menu items accordingly, said Parmelee.
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Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas.
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Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
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“Interrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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